Rentometer, Inc. | Data as of 10/22/2025
Worcester County offers a vibrant rental landscape that balances urban convenience with suburban charm. As Massachusetts' secondâlargest city, Worcester serves as a cultural and economic hub, while surrounding towns such as Grafton, Shrewsbury, and Oxford bring a quieter, familyâfriendly atmosphere. The areaâs wellâconnected transit network, including commuter rail lines to Boston and major highways, makes it an attractive option for professionals, students, and growing families alike.
Renters can choose from a wide mix of apartments and singleâfamily homes. Studio apartments typically sit in the $1600s, while oneâbedroom units hover around the $1900 range. Twoâbedroom apartments often fall in the $2300 range, threeâbedroom units around $2600, and larger fourâplus bedroom apartments exceed $3000. For those seeking houses, a oneâbedroom home generally rents in the $1500 range, twoâbedroom homes near $1900, and threeâbedroom properties around $2500. Larger family homes with four or more bedrooms command premiums in the $3700+ bracket. This spectrum of pricing reflects the countyâs diverse neighborhoodsâfrom the historic brickwalks of downtown Worcester to the leafy streets of the Grafton Hill Historic District.
The rental market is supported by an abundance of amenities: renowned hospitals, a growing tech corridor, Worcester State University, and cultural venues like the Hanover Theatre. Parks, riverside trails, and seasonal farmersâ markets add to the quality of life, making Worcester County a wellârounded place to call home.
| Property Type | Bedrooms | Average | Median | Min - Max | 25th - 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | Studio | $1,735 | $1,625 | $1,075 - $3,509 | $1,375 - $2,095 |
| Apartment | 1 Bedroom | $1,984 | $2,000 | $675 - $3,099 | $1,550 - $2,469 |
| Apartment | 2 Bedroom | $2,302 | $2,325 | $750 - $3,995 | $1,850 - $2,800 |
| Apartment | 3 Bedroom | $2,850 | $2,950 | $1,095 - $5,950 | $2,400 - $3,425 |
| Apartment | 4+ Bedroom | $2,746 | $2,650 | $1,200 - $4,500 | $2,500 - $3,200 |
| House | 1 Bedroom | $1,434 | $1,473 | $1,050 - $1,800 | $1,100 - $1,750 |
| House | 2 Bedroom | $1,802 | $1,600 | $822 - $3,350 | $1,150 - $2,300 |
| House | 3 Bedroom | $2,626 | $2,625 | $1,000 - $4,500 | $2,000 - $3,300 |
| House | 4+ Bedroom | $3,573 | $3,800 | $800 - $5,950 | $3,200 - $4,500 |
In the current period, the average rent in Worcester was $1,708 for Studio, $1,968 for 1 Bedroom, $2,254 for 2 Bedroom, $2,751 for 3 Bedroom, and $3,254 for 4+ Bedroom.
Data provided by Rentometer, Inc.